Birth Name: James Conley Justice II
Place of Birth: Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 27, 1951
Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and German
Jim Justice is an American businessperson and politician. He has served as Governor of West Virginia, since January 16, 2017. He was first elected to the position as a Democrat, later switching to the Republican Party, nine months later.
Jim is the son of Edna Ruth (Perry) and James Conley Justice. He is married to Cathy Comer, with whom he has two children. He is 6’7”. Jim was raised in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Jim’s paternal grandfather was James Harvey Justice (the son of Thomas Jefferson Justice and Charlotte Lottie Chaney). Jim’s grandfather James was born in Kentucky. Thomas was the son of John Wesley Justice and Dorcas/Darcus Thacker. Charlotte was the daughter of Jonathan Chaney and Isabel Jane Ibby Reins.
Jim’s paternal grandmother was Dixie Harvey Ratliff (the daughter of John Morgan Ratliff and Madora Francisco). Dixie was born in Kentucky. John was the son of William Ratliff and Mary Polly Ratliff. Madora was the daughter of George Washington Francisco and Zarilda Lorena Osborn.
Jim’s maternal grandfather was Lewis Pierce Perry (the son of John Newton Perry and Emily Cook). Lewis was born in West Virginia. John was the son of William Broadus Perry and Hannah Buchanan.
Jim’s maternal grandmother was named Rosa B. Brown (the daughter of Sidney G. Brown and Cora J.). Rosa was born in West Virginia.
Source: Genealogy of Jim Justice – https://www.geni.com
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